COVID-19 Coronavirus

What you need to know about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The City of Gulf Shores is partnering and sharing information with local, state and regional resources including but not limited to Alabama Department of Public Health, Baldwin County Emergency Management Association and Centers for Disease Control.

All City offices will continue to be open for business but are restricting public access until Monday, April 20. Any person or business needing to apply for a Business License, Building Permit, submit plans for Planning and Zoning review, or conduct other city business should do so online by clicking here. Anyone needing assistance not accessible online MUST contact the appropriate department by phone instead of visiting in person. A directory of department phone numbers is provided here.

The Alabama Department of Public Health has set up a call center for people wanting information about being tested for the coronavirus. The number is 1-888-264-2256.

Ways to prevent COVID-19

It is important that we and our community members practice non-pharmaceutical measures such as respiratory etiquette (covering cough/sneeze) as well as proper hand hygiene. These activities reduce the transmission of the coronavirus as well as a number of other bacteria and viruses. The confirmed number of cases of COVID-19 are increasing with the increasing test availability. You can find updated numbers on people under investigation and confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. from the COVID-19-Coronavirus website.

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid exposure to the virus. However, the following preventative measures can help prevent the spread of respiratory disease:

WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER for 20 seconds – If soap is unavailable, use an alcohol based (60%) sanitizer

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

Cover mouth and nose with a tissue, or cough or sneeze into your elbow

Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently touched

Avoid contact with those who are sick

Stay home when you are sick or not feeling well

Practice "Social Distancing" by maintaining six feet of separation between you and other people